Description
This Cheesy Beer and Sausage Dip is a rich and flavorful appetizer perfect for game days or gatherings. With the savory taste of Italian sausage combined with a creamy beer-infused cheese sauce, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 cup beer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked. Break it into crumbles as it cooks. Once done, set the sausage aside.
- Heat the Beer: In a large saucepan, pour in the beer and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Gradually melt the softened cream cheese into the beer, stirring continuously until smooth.
- Add Cheeses: Slowly add the shredded cheddar, mozzarella, and grated Parmesan cheeses to the saucepan, stirring constantly until all the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the milk, flour, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Continue to cook and stir until the dip is thickened and well combined.
- Add Sausage: Add the cooked sausage to the cheese mixture and stir until the sausage is evenly distributed throughout the dip.
- Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving dish and serve warm with tortilla chips, pretzels, or your favorite dipping items.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, use hot Italian sausage or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cheese mixture.
- This dip can be kept warm in a slow cooker for serving at parties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
